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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My World - Africa Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the lives of students living in Africa, learn African traditions, and compare and contrast their lives with the lives of African Students.
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Organizer
Curated OER

African Independence Movements

For Students 6th - 8th
In this African independence movement worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions that accompany a reading selection featuring Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana. Students also complete a graphic organizer based on the selection.
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Lesson Plan
Peace Corps

Cuisine and Etiquette

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the main food in the different cultures they have examined. In groups, they compare and contrast their expected table manners to the ones in Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia. Using this list of behaviors, they identify...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The East Africa Times

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in teams as editors to design the front page of a newspaper covering a country in east Africa. They individually research and write articles that define modern life for the country's citizens.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It Takes a Village

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars consider the contributions of the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref). In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about Uganda's education, relief, and social...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Political Changes Resulting form African Independence Movements.

For Students 6th - 9th
In this African independence movement worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer featuring the political changes that took place in Uganda, Guinea, Kenya, and Ghana. 
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Uganda from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Website
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Languages

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the official languages spoken in Uganda.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Religions

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the primary religious demoninations in Uganda.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Uganda, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Other

Invisible Children

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of Invisible Children, an organization whose mission is to end violence and exploitation facing our world's most isolated and vulnerable communities in central Africa.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Uganda's recent history is one of military coups and human rights abuses. Find out about the current history to see if the country shows some improvement. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Uganda in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Handout
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Great Lakes

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the diverse and unique African Region of the Great Lakes. Within this region, you will learn about the countries, people, and economy. Uncover the beauty and diversity of this incredible region.
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Handout
Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Baringo Giraffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site about the Baringo Giraffe, provides information ranging from a detailed description to special adaptations that the giraffe has developed. A good site for student research.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: Week of 12 23 13: Ugandan M Ps Pass Life in Jail Anti Homosexual Law

For Students 9th - 10th
In Uganda, a bill has recently been passed that will allow gay people to be sentenced to life in jail because of their sexual orientation. Learn why bill has been condemned by President Obama, and is causing many to flee for out of fear...
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Uganda. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Graphic
United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 1) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Nations offers this very clear map of part of the Great Lakes region in eastern Africa. The lakes, of course, are labeled, as are the rivers, major cities, and countries.
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Graphic
United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Great Lakes Region (Map 2) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This map of the Great Lakes region in Africa from the United Nations shows the large lakes, the countries the lakes touch, and rivers that flow into and out of the lakes.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Uganda: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Uganda showing its major cities and highways, district boundaries, neighboring countries, and physical features. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Uganda: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of Uganda showing the terrain of the country, but particularly showing the rivers that crisscross the country and drain into the lakes bordering the country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Uganda's Atrocious War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a graphic account on the civil war in Uganda raging since 1987. The report is dated June 12, 2003.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Uganda, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Website
PBS

Frontline: Uganda: The Asian Backlash

For Students 9th - 10th
An April 2007 report from Uganda on the growing internal tensions between native Ugandans and the Asian population of that country. Also provides a forum for posting a response and links to related stories.